Denied
The Board denied an initial rating higher than 0 percent for the Veteran's midline sternotomy scar based on the evidence showing it covers less than 929 square centimeters and is not painful.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence, including VA examinations, showed that the Veteran's midline sternotomy scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7802 or DC 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- midline sternotomy scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25101842
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